Medical Social Worker: Patient Advocate & Care Coordinator

Downriver Medical Associates; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Downriver Medical Associates is seeking a licensed Medical Social Worker to advocate for patients and enhance their coping skills and access to services. You will support patients navigating medical and social challenges within established standards and timelines.

The role emphasizes emotional, psychosocial, and resource support, coordinating with healthcare teams, families, and community resources to promote wellbeing and recovery.

Qualifications

• Must have active MSW in State of Michigan.
• At least 1 year of social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop health care plans for clients and treatment/discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about care options and resources.
• Coordinate home care, equipment rentals and meal delivery.
• Connect patients with social services for housing, transportation, funding, and support groups.
• Maintain patient records and documentation in EMR.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Care coordination

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

EMR proficiency

Education

MSW (Michigan)

Job description

Downriver Medical Associates is seeking a licensed Medical Social Worker to advocate for patients and enhance their coping skills and access to services. You will support patients navigating medical and social challenges within established standards and timelines.

The role emphasizes emotional, psychosocial, and resource support, coordinating with healthcare teams, families, and community resources to promote wellbeing and recovery.